PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern: Shape Next-Gen Drone AI

Perot Jain; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking a PhD Research Intern to join a world class computer vision team. You will own a project advancing autonomy algorithms, pairing with core software engineers to push research into real products.

A strong math, theory, and software foundation is essential for this impact-driven internship. You will collaborate with researchers who push state-of-the-art and contribute to features that empower diverse drone users, from inspectors to first responders.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Interest in computer vision, deep learning, motion planning, dynamics and controls, 3D graphics, embedded software/firmware, distributed systems, tools/infrastructure, mobile.

Responsibilities

• Enable rapid research and development of intelligent systems with advanced autonomous capabilities beyond anything that exists in the world today
• Research, prototype, and generally assess the feasibility of new approaches
• Imagine and then implement new features that unlock magic for our users
• Characterize and quantify the performance of core components of the software and hardware stack

Skills

C++

Python

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking a PhD Research Intern to join a world class computer vision team. You will own a project advancing autonomy algorithms, pairing with core software engineers to push research into real products.

A strong math, theory, and software foundation is essential for this impact-driven internship. You will collaborate with researchers who push state-of-the-art and contribute to features that empower diverse drone users, from inspectors to first responders.